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Lawmakers consider plan that would allow dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Missouri state lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow dentists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Under the plan, dentists would be able to volunteer as vaccinators during emergencies. There is no word yet on where the vaccinations would actually occur. Right now
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Mostly sunny today, But…
black ice this morning,
Continue Reading‘The Masked Dancer’ reveals a smartypants behind Ice Cube
“The Masked Dancer” revealed the celebrity under the Ice Cube costume Wednesday night. Bill Nye the Science Guy, who loves to dance and appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2013, took off the costume to reveal himself after performing a swing dance to a cover of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.” Clues dropped included hints
Continue ReadingThe Wanted’s Tom Parker celebrates ‘significant reduction’ in size of brain tumor
British singer Tom Parker, best known for being part of popular boy band The Wanted, has told fans there has been a “significant reduction” in the size of his inoperable brain tumor. The 32-year-old said in October that he was undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with a grade four glioblastoma tumor. In an update posted
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Lawmakers detail chaos at the Capitol Wednesday
The day after supporters of President Donald Trump attempted to thwart Congress’ certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College win, US lawmakers are starting to process the violence and destruction that broke out. House members and senators were forced to pause proceedings, leave the chambers, and shelter in place as rioters stormed the Capitol building
Continue ReadingChef José Andrés delivers food to US Capitol law enforcement following riots
Chef José Andrés is once again feeding people in need. Thanking the “heroic women and men” who were working to secure Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Andrés announced that he was delivering 120 pizzas to the National Guard and police officers after rioters stormed the Capitol building. Due to an emergency curfew put in place, he
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Mulvaney and others resign Trump administration in protest
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, who still had an administration job as special envoy to Northern Ireland, told CNBC in an interview Thursday morning that he called Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last night and resigned. “I called Mike Pompeo last night to let him know I was resigning from that. I
Continue ReadingGrocer to boost minimum pay for metro Atlanta workers to $15 an hour
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A grocer in metro Atlanta announced it is increasing its minimum wage for store employees. According to a press release, Lidl will increase hourly employees minimum wage to $15 per hour. The increase will take effect on February 8, 2021. “Lidl is committed to offering
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Biden to introduce Merrick Garland as attorney general pick and other key justice nominees Thursday
President-elect Joe Biden will introduce federal appeals court Judge Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general and other key justice nominees at an event in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday afternoon, according to his transition team. To serve under Garland at the Justice Department, Biden has chosen Lisa Monaco, who served as assistant attorney general
Continue ReadingLate-night hosts react to Capitol riot: ‘The treason finale of the Donald Trump era’
Late-night hosts, typically some of the most jovial personalities on television, were somber and angry Wednesday night after rioters stormed the halls of Congress in a failed attempt to block the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Stephen Colbert, the top rated late-night host, kicked off a special live version of CBS’ “The
Continue ReadingDoctor says COVID-19 precautions, flu vaccine helped keep flu case count low
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Before the start of flu season, health officials and hospitals pled with Oregonians to take this flu season seriously. “If we have a bad influenza season hitting on top of Covid-19, we’re really going to overwhelm our hospitals. So, now, in particular, it’s important
Continue ReadingElon Musk is close to overtaking Jeff Bezos as the world’s richest person
Elon Musk is getting close to grabbing the title of world’s richest person from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The Bloomberg real-time billionaire tracker now has the two multi-billionaires within $3 billion of each other, with Bezos at $184 billion and Musk at $181 billion. Bill Gates is now a distant third at $132 billion, according
Continue ReadingStranded group is rescued after nearly two days stuck in Oregon Cascades
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — A group from the Salem area are thankful for family and friends who came to their rescue after spending nearly two days stranded in the Oregon Cascades. The trip into the Cascades for R.J. Hampton, his brother Kheigan Hampton and their girlfriend’s Haley Davis
Continue ReadingAlabama church is hit hard by COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story TILLMANS CORNER, Alabama (WALA) — A church here has been battling a COVID-19 outbreak that sickened 60 to 70 of its members last month, according to the pastor. The Rev. Derek Allen said the wave began the first week of December, during a post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge that sent
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The FBI wants the public to help identify Capitol rioters
The FBI is asking Americans to step up and help them identify the people that participated in Wednesday’s riot and insurrection at the US Capitol. It’s not just tips and information that the agency wants, it’s also asking for photos or videos. “The FBI is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who are
Continue ReadingAnother 787,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
The jobs recovery has run out of steam as the pandemic continues to spread across the country and world. Last week, another 787,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits, adjusted for seasonal changes, the Labor Department reported Thursday. It was a slight decrease in claims from the prior week and marginally fewer than economists had expected.
Continue ReadingHigh school students organize post-holiday donation drive
Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — These West Scranton High School students are used to seeing each other on computer screens. They’re gathering in person this week for a project they’re not getting extra credit for doing. They’ve asked the community to help them collect clothing and nonperishable food for
Continue ReadingIndoor farmers market adds coronavirus precautions
Click here for updates on this story LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — The Lewisburg Farmers Market is part of the Wednesday routine for many people. It’s open year-round, and nearly 50 vendors operate out of the building. Market managers want people to know that it’s safe to shop here during the pandemic. “It’s not like a
Continue ReadingHow to have a better argument across the political divide
America is ideologically split, and if the animosity over the 2020 election results is any indication, we may be fast losing the ability to bridge the divide. Is there any way to reconnect? Could we learn how to discuss our beliefs with opposing friends, family and acquaintances — perhaps over Zoom or socially distanced get-togethers
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